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SUMMARY:How to Make a Wildflower Meadow - Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Discover sensational lawn alternatives to create a more natural and relaxed feeling in your garden\, whilst attracting pollinating insects and increasing bio- diversity. In this session Juliet will share her experiences and explain all you need to know about creating a meadow\, no matter how small in your garden\, our favourite and most reliable mixes to use and alternatives options to enhance your existing lawn. \nSubjects Covered:\n– What is meadow planting and the two main types of wild flower meadows.\n– How and when to prepare for planting a meadow.\n– Choosing the right mix for your soil type and location\, and our favourite meadow mixes.\n– Other lawn alternatives and enhancing your existing lawn. \nWho is the talk for?\nBeginner and experienced gardeners alike \nBy the end of the talk you will have:\n– Understanding the types of wild flower meadows available and their benefits.\n– Understand how and when to prepare and plant your meadow.\n– Juliet’s Top 5 meadow plants and favourite meadow mixes/ turfs.\n– Inspiration for other lawn alternatives or enhancing your existing lawn. \nThe Tutor:\nJuliet Sargeant is a multi-award-winning designer and regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners Question Time\, with over 20 years of experience in designing gardens and also teaching about them. She has a relaxed teaching style\, with plenty of illustrations\, and discussion. \nThe Venue:\nOld Barn Nurseries is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex. The talk will be held in their purpose-built studio ‘The Garden Room’. \nWhat’s Included?\n\nA 90 minute talk by a gardening expert\n20% Off  Plants Voucher for use at Old Barn on the day of the talk\n\nTalk Overview:\nWednesday 19th August 2026\n10.30am – 12Noon\nOld Barn Nurseries\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, RH13 8NR \nTickets:\nBut why not join us for both our morning and afternoon talk?\n‘Making Hay Meadow Planting and Lawn Alternatives’ in the morning and ‘Re-Wild Your Garden’ in the afternoon.\nYou will find more information about full day from £30 tickets here. \n\nWhat Next?\nOnce you have booked\, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \nShortly before the talk\, you will receive another email\, giving directions and joining instructions – again\, please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \n\nOther Gardening Talks at Sussex Garden School:\nBoost your garden knowledge with professional tips from our horticulture & design experts. Our Gardening Talks are packed with insights gained from years of creating and planting gardens of all kinds. Whatever your garden problem\, we have the solutions! Join us for just a morning ‘info-burst’ or relax into a whole day of learning. You will find details of all our talks here.
URL:https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/courses/making-hay-meadow-planting-lawn-alternatives-gardening-talk/
LOCATION:Old Barn Nurseries\, Dial Post\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, West Sussex\, RH13 8NR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:How to Make a Wildflower Meadow PLUS 'Re-Wild' Your Garden - Gardening Talks
DESCRIPTION:Making Hay! Meadow Planting and Lawn Alternatives (10.30am – 12Noon) and ‘Re-Wild’ Your Garden (1.00 – 2.30pm) \nMorning Talk – Making Hay! Meadow Planting and Lawn Alternatives\nDiscover sensational lawn alternatives to create a more natural and relaxed feeling in your garden\, whilst attracting pollinating insects and increasing bio- diversity. In this session Juliet will share her experiences and explain all you need to know about creating a meadow\, no matter how small in your garden\, our favourite and most reliable mixes to use and alternatives options to enhance your existing lawn. \nSubjects covered:\n\nWhat is meadow planting and the two main types of wild flower meadows.\nHow and when to prepare for planting a meadow.\nChoosing the right mix for your soil type and location\, and our favourite meadow mixes.\nOther lawn alternatives and enhancing your existing lawn.\n\nBy the end of the talk you will have:\n\nUnderstanding of the types of wild flower meadows available and their benefits.\nUnderstanding of how and when to prepare and plant your meadow.\nJuliet’s Top 5 Meadow plants and favourite meadow mixes/ turfs.\nInspiration for other lawn alternatives or enhancing your existing lawn.\n\nAfternoon Talk – ‘Re-Wild’ Your Garden \nDiscover the principles of re-wilding and how you can give nature a hand by creating the right conditions in your own garden to support nature and wildlife. Juliet will be sharing her top tips on how to plant and garden for wildlife in your outdoor space. \nSubjects covered:\n\nWhat is re-wilding?\nThe benefits of rewilding on wildlife\, nature\, humans and our environment.\nWhat makes a wildlife friendly garden?\nHow to re-wild in your own gardens\, including our Top 5 plants\nJuliet’s top tips for re-wilding a small space\n\nBy the end of the talk you will have:\n\nan understanding of what re-wilding actually is and the key principles of re-wilding\nan understanding on the benefits of re-wilding on wildlife\, nature\, humans and the environment\nunderstand how you can create a wildlife friendly garden\, and our top tips for achieving this.\na list of Juliet’s top wildlife friendly plants\n\nWho are the talks for?\nBeginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome. \nThe Tutor:\nJuliet Sargeant is a multi-award-winning designer and regular panelist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners Question Time\, with over 20 years of experience in designing gardens and also teaching about them. She has a relaxed teaching style\, with plenty of illustrations\, and discussion. \nThe Venue:\nOld Barn Nurseries is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex. The talk will be held in their purpose-built studio ‘The Garden Room’. \nWhat’s Included:\n– Two 90 minute talks by a gardening expert\n– 20% Off Lunch in the Café\n– 20% Off Plants Voucher for use at Old Barn on the day of the talks \nTalks Overview:\nWednesday 19th August 2026\n10.30am – 2.30pm\nOld Barn Nurseries\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, RH13 8NR \nTickets:\nIf you’d prefer to join one of these talks rather than both\, you can book individual talk tickets here: \nMaking Hay! Meadow Planting and Lawn Alternatives Talk – 10.30am to 12pm\n‘Re-Wild’ Your Garden Talk – 1pm to 2.30pm \n\nWhat Next?\nOnce you have booked\, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \nShortly before your course\, you will receive another email\, giving directions and joining instructions – again\, please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \n\nOther Gardening Talks at Sussex Garden School:\nBoost your garden knowledge with professional tips from our horticulture & design experts. Our Gardening Talks are packed with insights gained from years of creating and planting gardens of all kinds. Whatever your garden problem\, we have the solutions! Join us for just a morning ‘info-burst’ or relax into a whole day of learning. You will find details of all our talks here.
URL:https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/courses/making-hay-meadow-planting-plus-re-wild-your-garden-gardening-talks/
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SUMMARY:‘Re-Wild’ Your Garden - Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Discover the principles of re-wilding and how you can give nature a hand by creating the right conditions in your own garden to support nature and wildlife. Juliet will be sharing her top tips on how to plant and garden for wildlife in your outdoor space. \nSubjects Covered:\n\nWhat is re-wilding?\nThe benefits of rewilding on wildlife\, nature\, humans and our environment.\nWhat makes a wildlife friendly garden?\nHow to re-wild in your own gardens\, including our Top 5 plants\nJuliet’s top tips for re-wilding a small space\n\nBy the end of the talk you will have:\n\nan understanding of what re-wilding actually is and the key principles of re-wilding\nan understanding on the benefits of re-wilding on wildlife\, nature\, humans and the environment\nunderstand how you can create a wildlife friendly garden\, and our top tips for achieving this.\na list of Juliet’s top wildlife friendly plants\n\nWho is the talk for?\nBeginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome. \nThe Tutor:\nJuliet Sargeant is a multi-award-winning designer\, with over 20 years of experience in designing gardens and also teaching about them. She has a relaxed teaching style\, with plenty of illustrations\, and discussion. \nThe Venue:\nOld Barn Nurseries is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex. The talk will be held in their purpose-built studio ‘The Garden Room’. \nWhat’s Included?\n\nA 90 minute talk by a gardening expert\n20% Off  Plants Voucher for use at Old Barn on the day of the talk\n\nRe-Wild Your Garden Talk Overview:\nWednesday 19th August 2026\n1.00pm – 2.30pm\nOld Barn Nurseries\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, RH13 8NR \nTickets:\nBut why not join us for both our morning and afternoon talk?\n‘Making Hay – Meadow Planting and Lawn Alternatives’ in the morning and ‘Re-Wild Your Garden‘ in the afternoon.\nYou will find more information about full day from £30 tickets here. \n\nWhat Next?\nOnce you have booked\, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \nShortly before the talk\, you will receive another email\, giving directions and joining instructions – again\, please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \n\nOther Gardening Talks at Sussex Garden School:\nBoost your garden knowledge with professional tips from our horticulture & design experts. Our Gardening Talks are packed with insights gained from years of creating and planting gardens of all kinds. Whatever your garden problem\, we have the solutions! Join us for just a morning ‘info-burst’ or relax into a whole day of learning. You will find details of all our talks here.
URL:https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/courses/re-wild-your-garden-gardening-talk/
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SUMMARY:Plants for Autumn Interest & Choosing Bulbs - Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Discover how you can bring late seasonal interest into your garden to extend the planting season through winter into spring. \nSubjects covered:\n\nKeri’s top plants and design tips for autumn colour\nKeri’s top selection of plants to help wildlife during the late season and into winter\nHow to choose bulbs to extend the season through winter and into spring\n\nWho is the talk for?\nBeginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome. \nBy the end of the talk you will have:\n\nUnderstand how you can bring spring interest into your garden to extend the season\nThe knowledge to help you choose bulbs for successional displays\nUnderstand the role plants can play in supporting wildlife early in the season and what plants can help you achieve this\n\nThe Tutor:\nKeri Fitzpatrick studied garden and landscape design at the University of Brighton\, and has exhibited at RHS Hampton Court as well as Gardener’s World Live.  Keri has travelled extensively and brings this experience to her garden planting and inspiration. \nThe Venue:\nOld Barn Nurseries is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex. The talk will be held in their purpose-built studio ‘The Garden Room’. \n\nWhat’s Included\n\nA 90 minute talk by a gardening expert\n20% Off Plants Voucher for use at Old Barn on the day of the talk\n\nDate\, Time and Venue:\nWednesday 7th October 2026\n10.30am – 12Noon\nOld Barn Nurseries\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, RH13 8NR \nBut why not join us for both our morning and afternoon talks on 7th October?\n‘Plants for Autumn Interest & Choosing Bulbs’ in the morning\, followed by a break for lunch\, and ‘The Winter Garden & Wildlife Survival Guide’ in the afternoon.\nFind out more about full day £30 tickets here. \n\nWhat Next?\nOnce you have booked\, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \nShortly before the talk\, you will receive another email\, giving directions and joining instructions – again\, please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \n\nOther Gardening Talks at Sussex Garden School:\nBoost your garden knowledge with professional tips from our horticulture & design experts. Our Gardening Talks are packed with insights gained from years of creating and planting gardens of all kinds. Whatever your garden problem\, we have the solutions! Join us for just a morning ‘info-burst’ or relax into a whole day of learning. You will find details of all our talks here.
URL:https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/courses/plants-for-autumn-interest-choosing-bulbs-gardening-talk-2026/
LOCATION:Old Barn Nurseries\, Dial Post\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, West Sussex\, RH13 8NR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Plants for Autumn Interest PLUS The Winter Garden and Wildlife Survival Guide - Gardening Talks
DESCRIPTION:Plants for Autumn Interest & Choosing Bulbs (10.30am-12Noon) and The Winter Garden and Wildlife Survival Guide (1.00 – 2.30pm) \nMorning Talk – Plants for Autumn Interest & Choosing Bulbs\nDiscover how you can bring late seasonal interest into your garden to extend the planting season through winter into spring. \nSubjects covered:\n\nKeri’s top plants and design tips for autumn colour\nKeri’s top selection of plants to help wildlife during the late season and into winter\nHow to choose bulbs to extend the season through winter and into spring\n\nBy the end of the talk you will have:\n\nUnderstand how you can bring spring interest into your garden to extend the season\nThe knowledge to help you choose bulbs for successional displays\nUnderstand the role plants can play in supporting wildlife early in the season and what plants can help you achieve this\n\n\nAfternoon Talk – The Winter Garden and Wildlife Survival Guide\nTwiddling your thumbs and itching to get out in the garden? … Join Keri to discover what gardening jobs you can do over winter to get a head start for the new season\, and identify how you can help Wildlife continue to flourish during the dormant season. \nSubjects covered:\n\nAn easy and practical list of key gardening jobs – when\, why\, what\, how?\nHow to plan for refreshed planting borders for the coming year\nIdentifying what support wildlife needs to thrive in your garden over winter and what you can do to support them\n\nBy the end of the talk you will have:\n\nAn understanding on the practical and theoretical list of key gardening jobs for you to do over the winter that will help give you a head start in the new growing season.\nThe knowledge to support the wildlife in your garden over the dormant winter period.\nAn understanding of how to identify gaps\, plan and refresh your existing planting borders for the coming year.\n\nWho are the talks for?\nBeginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome. \nThe Tutor:\nAward winning garden designer Keri Fitzpatrick studied garden and landscape design at the University of Brighton\, and has exhibited at RHS Hampton Court as well as Gardener’s World Live.  Keri has travelled extensively and brings this experience to her garden planting and inspiration. \nThe Venue:\nOld Barn Nurseries is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex. The talk will be held in their purpose-built studio ‘The Garden Room’. \nWhat’s Included:\n\nTwo 90 minute talks by a gardening expert\n20% Off Plants Voucher for use at Old Barn on the day of the talks\n20% Off Food & Drink for use in the Cafe at Old Barn\n\n  \nIf you’d prefer to join for one of these talks rather than both\, please follow the links for individual talk bookings:\n‘Plants for Autumn Interest & Choosing Bulbs’ – 10.30am to 12pm\n‘The Winter Garden and Wildlife Survival Guide’ – 1pm to 2.30pm \nDate\, Time and Venue:\nWednesday 7th October 2026\n10.30am – 2.30pm\nOld Barn Nurseries\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, RH13 8NR \n\nWhat Next?\nOnce you have booked\, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \nShortly before the talks\, you will receive another email\, giving directions and joining instructions – again\, please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \n\nOther Gardening Talks at Sussex Garden School:\nBoost your garden knowledge with professional tips from our horticulture & design experts. Our Gardening Talks are packed with insights gained from years of creating and planting gardens of all kinds. Whatever your garden problem\, we have the solutions! Join us for just a morning ‘info-burst’ or relax into a whole day of learning. You will find details of all our talks here.
URL:https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/courses/autumn-interest-plus-the-winter-wildlife-survival-guide-gardening-talks/
LOCATION:Old Barn Nurseries\, Dial Post\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, West Sussex\, RH13 8NR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Winter Garden & Wildlife Survival Guide - Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Twiddling your thumbs and itching to get out in the garden during the winter months? Join Keri to discover what gardening jobs you can do over winter to get a head start for the new season\, and identify how you can help wildlife continue to flourish during the dormant season. \nSubjects covered:\n\nAn easy and practical list of key gardening jobs – when\, why\, what\, how?\nHow to plan for refreshed planting borders for the coming year\nIdentifying what support wildlife needs to thrive in your garden over winter and what you can do to support them\n\nWho is the talk for?\nBeginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome. \nBy the end of the talk you will have:\n\nAn understanding on the practical and theoretical list of key gardening jobs for you to do over the winter that will help give you a head start in the new growing season.\nThe knowledge to support the wildlife in your garden over the dormant winter period.\nAn understanding of how to identify gaps\, plan and refresh your existing planting borders for the coming year.\n\nThe Tutor:\nKeri Fitzpatrick studied garden and landscape design at the University of Brighton\, and has exhibited at RHS Hampton Court as well as Gardener’s World Live.  Keri has travelled extensively and brings this experience to her garden planting and inspiration. \nThe Venue:\nOld Barn Nurseries is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex. The talk will be held in their purpose-built studio ‘The Garden Room’. \nWhat’s Included:\n\nA 90 minute talk by a gardening expert\n20% Off Plants voucher for use at Old Barn on the day of the talk\n\n\nDate\, Time and Venue:\nWednesday 7th October 2026\n1.00pm – 2.30pm\nOld Barn Nurseries\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, RH13 8NR \n  \nBut why not join us for both our morning and afternoon talks on 10th September?\n‘Plants for Autumn Interest & Choosing Bulbs’ in the morning and ‘The Winter Garden & Wildlife Survival Guide’ in the afternoon.\nYou will find more information about full day £30 tickets here. \n\nWhat Next?\nOnce you have booked\, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \nShortly before your course\, you will receive another email\, giving directions and joining instructions – again\, please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \n\nOther Gardening Talks at Sussex Garden School:\nBoost your garden knowledge with professional tips from our horticulture & design experts. Our Gardening Talks are packed with insights gained from years of creating and planting gardens of all kinds. Whatever your garden problem\, we have the solutions! Join us for just a morning ‘info-burst’ or relax into a whole day of learning with lunch to sustain you. You will find details of all our upcoming gardening talks here.
URL:https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/courses/winter-garden-wildlife-talk-2026/
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SUMMARY:Plants for Autumn Interest & Choosing Bulbs - Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Discover how you can bring late seasonal interest into your garden to extend the planting season through winter into spring. \nSubjects covered:\n\nKeri’s top plants and design tips for autumn colour\nKeri’s top selection of plants to help wildlife during the late season and into winter\nHow to choose bulbs to extend the season through winter and into spring\n\nWho is the talk for?\nBeginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome. \nBy the end of the talk you will have:\n\nUnderstand how you can bring spring interest into your garden to extend the season\nThe knowledge to help you choose bulbs for successional displays\nUnderstand the role plants can play in supporting wildlife early in the season and what plants can help you achieve this\n\nThe Tutor:\nKeri Fitzpatrick studied garden and landscape design at the University of Brighton\, and has exhibited at RHS Hampton Court as well as Gardener’s World Live.  Keri has travelled extensively and brings this experience to her garden planting and inspiration. \nThe Venue:\nOld Barn Nurseries is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex. The talk will be held in their purpose-built studio ‘The Garden Room’. \n\nWhat’s Included\n\nA 90 minute talk by a gardening expert\n20% Off Plants Voucher for use at Old Barn on the day of the talk\n\nDate\, Time and Venue:\nWednesday 29th September 2027\n10.30am – 12 Noon\nOld Barn Nurseries\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, RH13 8NR \n\nWhat Next?\nOnce you have booked\, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us.\nShortly before the talk\, you will receive another email\, giving directions and joining instructions – again\, please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \n\nOther Gardening Talks at Sussex Garden School:\nBoost your garden knowledge with professional tips from our horticulture & design experts. Our Gardening Talks are packed with insights gained from years of creating and planting gardens of all kinds. Whatever your garden problem\, we have the solutions! Join us for just a morning ‘info-burst’ or relax into a whole day of learning.
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SUMMARY:How to Make a Wildflower Meadow - Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Discover sensational lawn alternatives to create a more natural and relaxed feeling in your garden\, whilst attracting pollinating insects and increasing bio- diversity. In this session Juliet will share her experiences and explain all you need to know about creating a meadow\, no matter how small in your garden\, our favourite and most reliable mixes to use and alternatives options to enhance your existing lawn. \nSubjects Covered:\n– What is meadow planting and the two main types of wild flower meadows.\n– How and when to prepare for planting a meadow.\n– Choosing the right mix for your soil type and location\, and our favourite meadow mixes.\n– Other lawn alternatives and enhancing your existing lawn. \nWho is the talk for?\nBeginner and experienced gardeners alike \nBy the end of the talk you will have:\n– Understanding the types of wild flower meadows available and their benefits.\n– Understand how and when to prepare and plant your meadow.\n– Juliet’s Top 5 meadow plants and favourite meadow mixes/ turfs.\n– Inspiration for other lawn alternatives or enhancing your existing lawn. \nThe Tutor:\nJuliet Sargeant is a multi-award-winning designer and regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners Question Time\, with over 20 years of experience in designing gardens and also teaching about them. She has a relaxed teaching style\, with plenty of illustrations\, and discussion. \nThe Venue:\nOld Barn Nurseries is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex. The talk will be held in their purpose-built studio ‘The Garden Room’. \nWhat’s Included?\n\nA 90 minute talk by a gardening expert\n20% Off  Plants Voucher for use at Old Barn on the day of the talk\n\nTalk Overview:\nWednesday 6th October 2027\n10.30am – 12Noon\nOld Barn Nurseries\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, RH13 8NR \nTickets:\nBut why not join us for both our morning and afternoon talk?\n‘Making Hay Meadow Planting and Lawn Alternatives’ in the morning and ‘Re-Wild Your Garden’ in the afternoon.\nYou will find more information about full day from £30 tickets here. \n\nWhat Next?\nOnce you have booked\, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \nShortly before the talk\, you will receive another email\, giving directions and joining instructions – again\, please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \n\nOther Gardening Talks at Sussex Garden School:\nBoost your garden knowledge with professional tips from our horticulture & design experts. Our Gardening Talks are packed with insights gained from years of creating and planting gardens of all kinds. Whatever your garden problem\, we have the solutions! Join us for just a morning ‘info-burst’ or relax into a whole day of learning. You will find details of all our talks here.
URL:https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/courses/wildflower-meadow-2027/
LOCATION:Old Barn Nurseries\, Dial Post\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, West Sussex\, RH13 8NR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:How to Make a Wildflower Meadow PLUS 'Re-Wild' Your Garden - Gardening Talks
DESCRIPTION:How to Make a Wildflower Meadow (10.30am – 12Noon) and ‘Re-Wild’ Your Garden (1.00 – 2.30pm) \nMorning Talk – Making Hay! Meadow Planting and Lawn Alternatives\nDiscover sensational lawn alternatives to create a more natural and relaxed feeling in your garden\, whilst attracting pollinating insects and increasing bio- diversity. In this session Juliet will share her experiences and explain all you need to know about creating a meadow\, no matter how small in your garden\, our favourite and most reliable mixes to use and alternatives options to enhance your existing lawn. \nSubjects covered:\n\nWhat is meadow planting and the two main types of wild flower meadows.\nHow and when to prepare for planting a meadow.\nChoosing the right mix for your soil type and location\, and our favourite meadow mixes.\nOther lawn alternatives and enhancing your existing lawn.\n\nBy the end of the talk you will have:\n\nUnderstanding of the types of wild flower meadows available and their benefits.\nUnderstanding of how and when to prepare and plant your meadow.\nJuliet’s Top 5 Meadow plants and favourite meadow mixes/ turfs.\nInspiration for other lawn alternatives or enhancing your existing lawn.\n\nAfternoon Talk – ‘Re-Wild’ Your Garden \nDiscover the principles of re-wilding and how you can give nature a hand by creating the right conditions in your own garden to support nature and wildlife. Juliet will be sharing her top tips on how to plant and garden for wildlife in your outdoor space. \nSubjects covered:\n\nWhat is re-wilding?\nThe benefits of re-wilding on wildlife\, nature\, humans and our environment.\nWhat makes a wildlife friendly garden?\nHow to re-wild in your own gardens\, including our Top 5 plants\nJuliet’s top tips for re-wilding a small space\n\nBy the end of the talk you will have:\n\nan understanding of what re-wilding actually is and the key principles of re-wilding\nan understanding on the benefits of re-wilding on wildlife\, nature\, humans and the environment\nunderstand how you can create a wildlife friendly garden\, and our top tips for achieving this.\na list of Juliet’s top wildlife friendly plants\n\nWho are the talks for?\nBeginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome. \nThe Tutor:\nJuliet Sargeant is a multi-award-winning designer and regular panelist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners Question Time\, with over 20 years of experience in designing gardens and also teaching about them. She has a relaxed teaching style\, with plenty of illustrations\, and discussion. \nThe Venue:\nOld Barn Nurseries is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex. The talk will be held in their purpose-built studio ‘The Garden Room’. \nWhat’s Included:\n– Two 90 minute talks by a gardening expert\n– 20% Off Lunch in the Café\n– 20% Off Plants Voucher for use at Old Barn on the day of the talks \nTalks Overview:\nWednesday 6th October 2027\n10.30am – 2.30pm\nOld Barn Nurseries\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, RH13 8NR \nTickets:\nIf you’d prefer to join one of these talks rather than both\, you can book individual talk tickets here: \nMaking Hay! Meadow Planting and Lawn Alternatives Talk – 10.30am to 12pm\n‘Re-Wild’ Your Garden Talk – 1pm to 2.30pm \n\nWhat Next?\nOnce you have booked\, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \nShortly before your course\, you will receive another email\, giving directions and joining instructions – again\, please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \n\nOther Gardening Talks at Sussex Garden School:\nBoost your garden knowledge with professional tips from our horticulture & design experts. Our Gardening Talks are packed with insights gained from years of creating and planting gardens of all kinds. Whatever your garden problem\, we have the solutions! Join us for just a morning ‘info-burst’ or relax into a whole day of learning. You will find details of all our talks here.
URL:https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/courses/wildflower-rewild-2027/
LOCATION:Old Barn Nurseries\, Dial Post\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, West Sussex\, RH13 8NR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gardening Talks,Old Barn
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SUMMARY:‘Re-Wild’ Your Garden - Gardening Talk
DESCRIPTION:Discover the principles of re-wilding and how you can give nature a hand by creating the right conditions in your own garden to support nature and wildlife. Juliet will be sharing her top tips on how to plant and garden for wildlife in your outdoor space. \nSubjects Covered:\n\nWhat is re-wilding?\nThe benefits of rewilding on wildlife\, nature\, humans and our environment.\nWhat makes a wildlife friendly garden?\nHow to re-wild in your own gardens\, including our Top 5 plants\nJuliet’s top tips for re-wilding a small space\n\nBy the end of the talk you will have:\n\nan understanding of what re-wilding actually is and the key principles of re-wilding\nan understanding on the benefits of re-wilding on wildlife\, nature\, humans and the environment\nunderstand how you can create a wildlife friendly garden\, and our top tips for achieving this.\na list of Juliet’s top wildlife friendly plants\n\nWho is the talk for?\nBeginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome. \nThe Tutor:\nJuliet Sargeant is a multi-award-winning designer\, with over 20 years of experience in designing gardens and also teaching about them. She has a relaxed teaching style\, with plenty of illustrations\, and discussion. \nThe Venue:\nOld Barn Nurseries is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex. The talk will be held in their purpose-built studio ‘The Garden Room’. \nWhat’s Included?\n\nA 90 minute talk by a gardening expert\n20% Off  Plants Voucher for use at Old Barn on the day of the talk\n\nRe-Wild Your Garden Talk Overview:\nWednesday 6th October 2027\n1.00pm – 2.30pm\nOld Barn Nurseries\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, RH13 8NR \nTickets:\nBut why not join us for both our morning and afternoon talk?\n‘Making Hay – Meadow Planting and Lawn Alternatives’ in the morning and ‘Re-Wild Your Garden‘ in the afternoon.\nYou will find more information about full day from £30 tickets here. \n\nWhat Next?\nOnce you have booked\, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking – please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \nShortly before the talk\, you will receive another email\, giving directions and joining instructions – again\, please check your junk mail if you have not heard from us. \n\nOther Gardening Talks at Sussex Garden School:\nBoost your garden knowledge with professional tips from our horticulture & design experts. Our Gardening Talks are packed with insights gained from years of creating and planting gardens of all kinds. Whatever your garden problem\, we have the solutions! Join us for just a morning ‘info-burst’ or relax into a whole day of learning. You will find details of all our talks here.
URL:https://www.sussexgardenschool.com/courses/rewild-talk-2027/
LOCATION:Old Barn Nurseries\, Dial Post\, Worthing Road\, Dial Post\, Horsham\, West Sussex\, RH13 8NR\, United Kingdom
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